Overview
In the current environment of soft pricing and excess capital, reinsurers have to decide how to deploy this capital to generate returns that satisfy investors’ and/or shareholders’ expectations. The balance of options under consideration will include maintaining the status quo, returning capital to shareholders, pursuing organic growth or seeking merger and acquisition (M&A) opportunities. Evaluating the merits of each option and the interplay between the options is not an easy assessment, with the best capital stewards often employing a strategy encompassing all four approaches. An interactive PDF from Guy Carpenter.